Retta

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Marietta Sirleaf better known simply as Retta is an American standup comedian and actress She is mainly known for her starring role as Donna Meagle on NBCs Parks and Recreation She has appeared in several films and television shows and has performed standup on Comedy Centrals Premium Blend Retta is from New Jersey and graduated from Duke University in Durham North Carolina She started working in the pharmaceutical research field before moving to Los Angeles California to pursue a career in comedyRetta started performing standup comedy in 1996 although she said she did not start earning money until 1998 when she started touring on the college circuit Retta said she used to get really nauseated before a performance but that the feeling passed with experienceRetta has said her standup material tends to be slightly embellished stories from her regular everyday life family and friends She has also made jokes about her obesity Retta has stated she would give up standup comedy for a fulltime acting career if possible Im not married to standup just because its a road thing Its very lonely with all the traveling